Altyn Emel National Park, Private tour, 2 days from Almaty





Description
A two-day tour to the National Park Altyn Emel is a great opportunity to visit the unique natural monuments of Kazakhstan. Martian landscapes, the mysterious singing of a dune, the Red Book animals and the frozen lava make this tour unforgettable. The feeling that you are on another planet during this tour does not leave you for a minute.
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Itinerary
8 a.m. An English speaking guide meets you at the hotel or airport. After meeting and getting acquainted with the program, on a comfortable SUV we go on a trip.
9:30 a.m. The first place we visit is Tamgaly-Tas cave paintings. The guide tells you the story of the appearance of Buddhist drawings and shows the best places for photos. After a walk, we leave for the Basshi village, on the way we stop to try Kurt (Kazakh cheese).
1 p.m. Check in at the hotel and have lunch. 2 p.m. The road to the singing Dune passes through the off-road through the semi-desert and takes about a 1 hour to drive. If you're lucky along the way, we see Red Book animals. 3 p.m. We conquer the singing Dune of 150 meters high to enjoy the scenic views of the Ili River. At the top, the guide tells the story of this nature miracle and shows how to help the dune to sing for us. 5 p.m. Return to the parking lot, drink tea and leave for the hotel. 7 p.m. Dinner is a great end of the day. Before dinner, you have time to walk around Basshi and get to know the locals.
8 a.m. After a hearty breakfast, we drive out to the bottom of the Ocean to explore the Chalk Mountains of Aktau. The road from the village of Basshi takes 30 minutes. 10 a.m. We take water; close ourselves from the sun and go out to explore the canyons. The guide offers several routes of varying difficulty. Total walk time are 2 hours. 12 p.m. Return to the parking lot, rest with a cup of hot tea and drive to the next place.
1:30 p.m. Let's stop in the volcanic mountains of Katutau. Unusual rock forms, created by nature, are a great place for a photo shoot. The guide tells you about the geology of the origin of these mountains and then we back to the hotel for lunch. On the way, we stop at a 700-year-old willow to try water from a spring.
4 p.m. Back to Almaty. 8 p.m. The guide takes you to the hotel or any place convenient for you in the city.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If option with return hotel transfer is selected, please advise your hotel details at time of booking. Hotel transfer is available for hotels in central Almaty only.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(4)
Sultan was a very good guide. He shared his passion for his country and the nature with us. Beautiful senaries, a good car, good food and luck with the weather
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that Sultan was able to share his passion for Kazakhstan and its natural beauty with you. It sounds like the stunning sceneries, our reliable car, delicious food, and favorable weather all contributed to a wonderful experience. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and are so glad you enjoyed your journey. We hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure with SUV Tours! Best regards, Kirill Nazarov Owner, SUVTours
Our guide Aiden was really helpful and showed us some hidden places. Me and my friend really liked it overall.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on the 2-day private tour to Altyn Emel National Park from Almaty. We are delighted to hear that you and your friend enjoyed your trip and found it to be a memorable experience. Your kind words about our guide Aiden are greatly appreciated. We are proud of our team members who go above and beyond to show our guests hidden gems and unique spots that are not commonly known, making the tour more special and personal. We are thrilled that the lakes and canyon tour met your expectations and that you found the overall experience enjoyable. Feedback like yours is what motivates us to continue providing exceptional service and memorable experiences. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Warm regards, Kirill Nazarov SUV Tours Almaty
very well organized trip, Kiril was very proffessional and helpfull guide. His driving skills are excelent. We can fully recommend services of his travel agency.
Thank you so much for your feedback. Reviews is very important for us. We were happy to organize this adventure for you. Wish you all the best. Regards Kirill



